Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
In your own words briefly define the term anatomy
Anatomy is the study of body structures. It focuses on how the body is made up by the relationship of parts to each other. For example different types of tissues in the heart.
In your own words briefly define the term physiology
Physiology is the study of functions in the body and how they work. For example how heart regulates bloodflow.
Musculoskeletal Structure
The Musculoskeletal Structure is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments and other tissue that connects, supports and binds tissues and organs.
Musculoskeletal Function
The main function of the Musculoskeletal is to support the body, allowing motion and protecting fight organs
Integumentary Structure
The Integumentary Structure System comprises of the skin and it’s appendages acting to protect the body from various kinds of damage
Integumentary Function
The Integumentary System is made up of the skin, hair, nails. The skin is by far the largest organ in the body that regulates body temperature, maintains water balance and senses stimulation such as pain, as well as being a protective barrier
Respiratory structure
The respiratory system is made up of three main parts. The lungs, the airway and the muscles used for respiration.
Respiratory function
The lungs are the primary organ in the respiratory system, which carry out the exchange of gases while breathing, by taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide
Cardiovascular structure
The cardiovascular system is constructed of blood, blood vessels and the heart. The blood vessels comprise of arteries, capillaries, venules and veins.
Cardiovascular function
The cardiovascular system has three main functions. Transportation of nutrients, oxygen and hormones. And also the removal of waste such as carbon dioxide
Digestive structure
The digestive structure is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines and large intestines. The system also includes teeth, tongue , liver, pancreas and gallbladder, which are accessory to the digestive system
Digestive function
The main function of the digestive system is to provide energy and nutrients to the body by absorbing and eliminating the through different processes
Nervous structure
The nervous system is divided into two main systems, which are the central nervous system that contains the brain and spinal cord. The other is the peripheral nervous system that are nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord
Nervous function
The nervous system function is to control all the the parts of the body. It does this by receiving and interpreting messages from all parts of the body.
Reproductive structure - female
The female reproductive system consists of external and internal genital organs. External organs in the area called the vulva provide protection from infections, provide sexual pleasure and enable sperm to enter the body. These internal genital organs form a pathway. This consists of the vagina, uterus, fallopian shades and ovaries
Reproductive function - female
The ovaries produce eggs and these are transported down the fallopian tube where fertilisation may occur. The uterus is then where an embryo can develop and the vagina is where the baby can emerge and also where the sperm is deposited
Reproductive structure - Male
The male reproductive structure consists of the penis and scrotum. The internal structure houses testicles, a urethra and prostate glands along with other things
Reproductive function - Male
A male productive system will produce, maintain and transport sperm which carries male genes. This is transported in a protective fluid called semen through the urethra
Urinary structure
The kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra are the primary structure of the urinary system
Urinary function
Is removed from the blood and then from the body in the form of urine through the penis in males and the vulva in females
Lymphatic structure
The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that drains fluid from the blood vessels. Lymph nodes are located at intervals along the system
Lymphatic function
Tissues protect from foreign what dangerous substances in our bodies. When the immune system is activated it will produce cells and tissues that have immune system functions
Endocrine structure
The Endocrine system is made up of glands that produce hormones they release their hormones into the bloodstream
Endocrine function
And chemicals that are produced regulate activity of things such as cells and organs which give body growth, metabolism and sexual development along with general function
